Giraffes Can't Dance

Let the music find you this winter!

Gerald the giraffe dreams of dancing but with his skinny legs and knobby knees he has trouble even walking! When dancers from around the world travel to come to his home on the breathtaking West African Savanna for the “Annual Jungle Dance” his friend cricket comes to the rescue to help him realize his dream. Animal antics, dazzling music, and dances from across the globe make this heartwarming tale of friendship a musical for all ages.

Gary Allan

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers, and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics, and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way. Allan’s most recent album, RUTHLESS, was released in June 2021. The 13-song album features songs produced by Mark Wright, Tony Brown, Greg Droman, Jay Joyce, and Allan himself. His previous album, SET YOU FREE, topped the Billboard 200 (Pop Chart), a career first for Allan.

The Fur Trade in Minnesota: From 1680 to 1900

Step into the past, during Minnesota’s fur trade era. Learn about the hardy French Canadian voyageurs who paddled vast waterways, the Native communities they partnered with, and the thriving trade that shaped our region’s history. Discover how their grit, sense of adventure, and significant cultural exchanges helped shape the Minnesota we know today. Through stories, artifacts, and vivid tales of life before Minnesota became a state, this program brings to life a time of commerce, cultural exchange, and courage.

Freedom Round the Globe: A New History of the American Revolution

Historian Sarah Pearsall’s new global history of the American Revolution—encompassing places as distant as Kolkata, St. Kitts, Ghana, and Guangzhou—offers a new view of this epoch-defining set of events. In 1776, all kinds of people around the world, not just the men who declared independence, sought the end of oppression, asserting rights to life, liberty, and happiness. This broader Revolution was more contested, protracted, and diverse, with a wider cast of characters than is usually assumed.

First Day Hike - Candlelight Event

Half the Park is After Dark!

Kick off the New Year with an adventure under Southeast Minnesotas best night skies. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is one of the rare places where the Milky Way still shines bright.

Wander at your own pace beneath star - filled skies on a self-guided walk past Historic Forestville and along the South Branch Root River. Telescope viewing and stargazing opportunities will help you get an up-close look at the wonders overhead.

The Fabulous Armadillos – Keep on Truckin’

Don’t we all need to hear some feel-good songs again from a bygone era? The Fabulous Armadillos theme Keep On Truckin’ will do just that. They’re bringing back some of those great AM Gold songs that played on your radios in the ’70s. Just hearing them will take you to a special time and place in your lives. Life was simpler, life seemed easier and the music was your soundtrack on vinyl and 8-tracks. They won’t name artists this time, so it’s your guess as to what they’ll include in Keep On Truckin’. See if your song makes the Top 25!

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Experience the Magic of Lanesboro

Mark Your Calendars: Experience the Magic of Lanesboro on Saturday, November 29th!
Get ready to experience the small-town charm and festive magic in Lanesboro's beautiful bluff country this holiday season. Join us on Saturday, November 29, 2025, for a full day of sipping, shopping, and family-friendly holiday festivities as we proudly support Small Business Saturday at our local, family-owned shops and businesses.
Throughout the day, explore a variety of special events and activities for all ages:

An Evening with Jojo Siwa

The multiplatinum history-making global force of nature, entrepreneur, television and film star, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist Jojo Siwa has no plans on stopping her global impact.

esperanza spalding

Here, esperanza performs songs from all eight of her previous albums, songs from current releases, plus a special preview of her forthcoming project. She emphasizes simplicity and intimacy of voice, bass, and songs in this special configuration of two musicians and two dancers.